Ian is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning “God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. As of 2023, Ian ranks #70 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #70 in 2023.
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EE-un
Phonetic spelling
Currently #70 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Ian means “God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy".” It is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Ian is pronounced EE-un.
Ian is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Ian currently ranks #70 among boys' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Ian include Ian James, Ian Alexander, Ian William.
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